Brilliant Companies 2013

The Serial Entrepreneur Who Is Tackling E-Waste With EcoATMs
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The Serial Entrepreneur Who Is Tackling E-Waste With EcoATMs

Automated kiosks that buy back used electronics aim to ease the electronic waste burden and put cash in consumers' pockets.
Katherine Duncan | 4 min read
A Privacy App That Ensures Personal Data Really Disappears

A Privacy App That Ensures Personal Data Really Disappears

Wickr gives users the ability to send self-destructing files securely and anonymously.
Jennifer Wang | 4 min read
The Company Leading the Future of Farming

The Company Leading the Future of Farming

Modern Meadow aims to combine 3-D printing and tissue engineering to meet the world's demand for beef and leather.
Jennifer Wang | 4 min read
The Cloud-Based Startup Making Waves in Wine Country

The Cloud-Based Startup Making Waves in Wine Country

Napa Valley tastemakers are giving traditional wine sellers a run for their money.
Corie Brown | 4 min read
A Company That Makes User Analytics Simple

A Company That Makes User Analytics Simple

KISSmetrics has crunched customer data for AOL, Foursquare, Microsoft, and other major companies.
Matt Villano | 4 min read

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